thecommonnate
Theocrat
The Arkaidian Dynasty rose with great potential, a peoples government with some of the most skilled members I have seen in a government. In other words, when I joined the Demogame, it was clear which faction I would be joining.
The great potential which it rose with was eventually answered. Over time, the Seidrik's brought glory to Aretania, growing the empire and expanding its influence around the known wold. After the end of the Seidriks, a king Dutchfire took control over the empire. Dutchfire's gains to the empire have been overshadowed by instability with the Protectors of the Faith, and the 2nd Rebellion of Aretania. In the Spanish War Aretania took control of the entire Southern part of the continent we live on. This victory was largely put into place by Dutchfire, and can be looked at as the defining moment of Dutchfire's time in the APR.
So, with a government like this, why would Aretania succumb to such a quick, unplanned, and small-scale rebellion? Some would say it is because the government failed to complete its responsibilities, I would argue against this:
"Minions, Great times lie ahead of us. We are the government that provide the change that's needed. Under Seidrik's rule, that change has been initiated, under my rule, it will be completed."- King Dutchfire after the coronation ceremony. The PoF and APR wrote and accepted a constitution regarding the distribution of land and an entire empire that was once more powerful then us fell beneath our knees, these are clear examples of the "change" Dutchfire promised us.
The APR itself stood for a very personable cause, it was devoted to openness, friendliness, and inclusiveness. I, for one, benefited from these ideals, as this is my first experience with a DG.
But the Arkaidian Dynysty did fall, and if not because of leadership, oppression, age, or openness, then what? What could possibly be such a big deal as to be responsible for the fall of a great government?
The answer-nothing, nothing was big enough to have a good reason to discontinue the reign of the APR. In fact, I believe the only reason the Dynysty fell was because of time. It was, and still is, the middle of summer. People probably aren't even fully aware of Dutchfire's vacation, but during its brief time the fate of the Dynasty was shaped.
It is not only Dutchfire's inactivity, though, as many of the other APR chair- holders were inactive due to summer.
Sure, this can be viewed as a failure of sorts, but if time off is reason enough to overthrow a government, then perhaps we need to rethink the way our game works.
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But Rebellion winds on as we speak, and as disorder winds to a halt, organization replaces it. The Principalities of Kasstie and the Cycles of Arete hope to take control of the empire and bring us glory unimaginable. Elections are inevitable, and in order to make sure that this never happens again, we need more momentum, and more people.
The great potential which it rose with was eventually answered. Over time, the Seidrik's brought glory to Aretania, growing the empire and expanding its influence around the known wold. After the end of the Seidriks, a king Dutchfire took control over the empire. Dutchfire's gains to the empire have been overshadowed by instability with the Protectors of the Faith, and the 2nd Rebellion of Aretania. In the Spanish War Aretania took control of the entire Southern part of the continent we live on. This victory was largely put into place by Dutchfire, and can be looked at as the defining moment of Dutchfire's time in the APR.
So, with a government like this, why would Aretania succumb to such a quick, unplanned, and small-scale rebellion? Some would say it is because the government failed to complete its responsibilities, I would argue against this:
"Minions, Great times lie ahead of us. We are the government that provide the change that's needed. Under Seidrik's rule, that change has been initiated, under my rule, it will be completed."- King Dutchfire after the coronation ceremony. The PoF and APR wrote and accepted a constitution regarding the distribution of land and an entire empire that was once more powerful then us fell beneath our knees, these are clear examples of the "change" Dutchfire promised us.
The APR itself stood for a very personable cause, it was devoted to openness, friendliness, and inclusiveness. I, for one, benefited from these ideals, as this is my first experience with a DG.
But the Arkaidian Dynysty did fall, and if not because of leadership, oppression, age, or openness, then what? What could possibly be such a big deal as to be responsible for the fall of a great government?
The answer-nothing, nothing was big enough to have a good reason to discontinue the reign of the APR. In fact, I believe the only reason the Dynysty fell was because of time. It was, and still is, the middle of summer. People probably aren't even fully aware of Dutchfire's vacation, but during its brief time the fate of the Dynasty was shaped.
It is not only Dutchfire's inactivity, though, as many of the other APR chair- holders were inactive due to summer.
Sure, this can be viewed as a failure of sorts, but if time off is reason enough to overthrow a government, then perhaps we need to rethink the way our game works.
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But Rebellion winds on as we speak, and as disorder winds to a halt, organization replaces it. The Principalities of Kasstie and the Cycles of Arete hope to take control of the empire and bring us glory unimaginable. Elections are inevitable, and in order to make sure that this never happens again, we need more momentum, and more people.
YEA! Let's hear it for Public Polling!
